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Bedrock of the Community
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Is there a price guide thats pretty accurate like a numismedia for Colonial coins? Or is it better to just go with ebay completed listings? |
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There's no guide, to my knowledge (may be wrong). Depending on the value range you're looking at, Heritage might also be a good source for real-world pricing. If all else fails, ping vermontensium. He's got his wits about him when it comes to Colonials.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks dave. I always forget about Heritage for some reason. I thought about pming verm for a couple more valuable ones I really like, I'm sure heck block me eventually  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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No accurate guides because when it comes to colonials because there are just too many variables. Date, grade, surface quality, composition quality, striking quality, different manufacturing companies (even in the same series) varieties, popularity of different varieties, rarities, etc. Every single coin is unique and possibly quite different from every other coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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I like the new Whitman guide on colonials; this, even though I'm told that there are numerous errors therein. Like the early half and large cents, the quality of the planchet, be it scudzy, average or superior, plays a large part in pricing. The varieties likewise are a factor in pricing. IMHO. the RedBook prices work for many of the more common colonials in average condition. |
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What I would do is check HA and reputable dealers for recent comparables. Understand that the Whitman guide that Exoguy suggest is a great reference, but the prices reflect coins that are absolutely choice for the grade.
In order to valuate Colonials, you have to have a very good understanding of EAC's grading standards. I'd recommend picking up a CQR for study because the grading and valuating standards for early copper are very similar for Colonials in my experience. So if you can understand Early Copper values by studying the ask from better Copper dealers and how it correlates to CQR, you'll understand what a reasonably fair pricing standard is from reputable Colonial dealers.
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Aside from what conder said, Colonial collectors are a very unique breed. What we might see as desirable, others may see as just plain ugly. Almost every Colonial coin has unique hallmarks which makes it interesting. As far as price guides go, no. Grading of Colonials doesn't really follow the standards most other modern struck coins do. So really all you can do is check past auction results or experience. And no, you ain't getting blocked by me  swcoin.ecrater.com
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